table tennis

noun

1. a game resembling tennis, played on a table with small paddles and a hollow celluloid or plastic ball.

table tennis

noun

1. a miniature form of tennis played on a table with small bats and a light hollow ball

Word History and Origins

Origin of table tennis¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

In the Chargers’ locker room, outfitted with table tennis, shuffleboard and a golf simulator, Herbert wants to win everything, linebacker Troy Dye said.

From Los Angeles Times

Squash, badminton and table tennis were all culled, meaning there will be no racquet sports in Glasgow.

From BBC

The amenities on offer include a hot spring, golf, table tennis and plenty of walking paths.

From Los Angeles Times

It would be a big promotion for the venue which hosted squash and table tennis at the last games.

From BBC

Will Bayley, who won table tennis gold at Rio 2016 and silver in Tokyo, starts his campaign, while the women’s basketball team face Spain in the group stages.

From BBC